For the entirety of his Hall of Fame career with the New England Patriots, Bill Belichick was known for his monotonous press conferences devoid of any personality. Of course, he left it to his final media appearance with the Patriots to show a lighter side of himself.
Belichick and Patriots owner Robert Kraft spoke to the media on Thursday to announce the team’s “mutual” parting ways with the six-time Super Bowl winner. Now, everyone knew that Belichick’s press conference antics were a strategic act. He’s capable of telling jokes and speaking at a normal volume — in-game and locker room footage proved that numerous times.
But hey, we gotta give Belichick some credit here: He knew to open this media appearance with a joke.
Bill Belichick's first statement at his press conference:
"Good morning. I haven't seen this many cameras since we signed Tebow." 🤣
🎥: @Patriots pic.twitter.com/UdD0V7k0CG
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 11, 2024
Tim Tebow — who spent one preseason with the Patriots before his release in 2013 — kind of caught a stray with the joke. But Belichick was mostly poking fun at all the media attention Tebow drew as a fringe backup option and reminiscing on old times.
Fans also thought it was great that Belichick showed a sense of humor there. That comedy career is waiting for him.
This was how Twitter reacted
Why am I suddenly a huge fan of Bill Belichick. Especially when he takes down his walls and shows his human side. His emotions. He’s like a giant teddy bear https://t.co/jxxiTnnoG1
— taylornicole (@ay_taybay) January 11, 2024
This man should go into stand up. I am 1000% serious. https://t.co/F0OJnb2xQj
— Natalie Egenolf (@NatalieEgenolf) January 11, 2024
Bill doesn’t get enough credit for his comedic chops 😭 https://t.co/TrNiplxIkq
— Jess Reinhardt (@JRein44) January 11, 2024
LMFAOOOO. I’d pay for a Bill Belichick stand up comedy show 😂😂😂 https://t.co/e6d41WXrSd
— Lion (The System) (@Champ_Lion) January 11, 2024
Today I learned, Bill Belicheck has emotions and a sense of humor https://t.co/PyNnXbawaQ
— ian (@ianweir93) January 11, 2024
oh so NOW he wants to have some personality https://t.co/50jYcUDoM3
— IcyVert (@IcyVert) January 11, 2024
Hoodie in a mood today 😅😁 https://t.co/kZQSikLFRk
— JazzyJeffRealTalk (@JazzyJeffRealT1) January 11, 2024
https://t.co/MctW4EOyXN pic.twitter.com/eH1ovJPVxV
— TJ and Bart's Dad! (@ApplePasta) January 11, 2024
This is all it took lol https://t.co/iZ37P05QhT
— David Lugo (@dlugo_1) January 11, 2024
Watch Bill drop this serious guy front and do standup and appear in movies 😂 https://t.co/OmqOc5vfzd
— Ty, The Nice Guy (@HoopsandDreams1) January 11, 2024
Bill will be at your local Comedy Zone soon https://t.co/JtKF3002oL
— Mark Yarbro (@MarkYarbro) January 11, 2024
Never change Bill😂 https://t.co/Ipxx33bpor
— Sterling Bennett (@49ers_Access) January 11, 2024
